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User Reviews of ZBrush 2018.1

ZBrush 2018.1 has been reviewed by 64 users, with an average rating of 4.8 stars. All our custmer reviews are written by authentic users of the product. We publish all honest and fair product reviews, regardless of the rating.

I placed my order with NOVEDGE for the single user license for the commercial version of ZBrush. No more then 15 minutes later did I receive an e-mail with a CD code allowing me to move forward with downloading ZBrush. Absolutely no complaints about the process, and I'm looking forward to the promotional free upgrade for 4R8!

Zbrush has always been a go to package for those artists with a solid traditional background. These recent updates make it a powerhouse tool for people used to a more "CG" approach to 3D. Zmodeller, UV Tools, giant datasets and instant conversions between shape types and tools are a joy to use. I must also say that NovEdge has been a pleasure to deal with, my license arrived quickly and I was working the same day that I ordered.

I found the best deal at Novedge comparing to other authorized dealers. ZB is the program for anybody who'd like to work/learn to advance digital sculpting. I like to support local businesses so big plus that they are in Bay area. Smooth transaction, everything was set, ready to go on my computer in max 48 hrs. Many Thanks!

Dabbling in Sculptris, I had wanted to obtain a copy of ZBrush 4R7 for more options. I found a good deal through Novedge. Installation was easy. Got an e-mail with all the steps and a software key. The product is great. More than enough to allow creative use for 3D creations.

This is the best price I could find for an official ZBrush reseller. Digital code arrived in my inbox promptly with very clear and concise instructions, and I was up and running immediately after my download with no hassle at all.

I'll definitely be looking to Novedge first for all future software purchases.

I purchased Zbrush so I can continue 3D work on my own after I graduate college. I won't have access to the student version of Maya anymore but it doesn't matter because I have Zbrush. I can do all of my modeling (hard surface and organic), retopology, texturing, UVs, exporting maps...the list goes on. Zbrush is the future and almost your entire pipeline can be done in this single program with a smooth workflow.

I can't believe I have gone all this time without using this amazing tool. The ability to sculpt and paint extremely high detail polygonal models very quickly is incredible. I've found my new favorite modeling workflow.

Zbrush is now a fully functional general purpose modeling suite as good for hard surface modeling with real world reference, as it is for its well known sculpting tools. Currently untouchable: similar tools don't have the tactile responsiveness Zbrush has, despite similar specs on paper. One remaining small gripe is that subtools aren't as easy to organize to the newcomer as a traditional scene outliner, but at current rate of development will become a non-issue.

Having worked with ZBrush before, the program wasn't news to me. It's a great program though it does have a steep learning curve and complex UI. Once you get past the frustrations of learning it though, it's a lot of fun.

I get some display issues on my retina macbook from time to time, but otherwise its great.

The biggest thing I want to note is Novedge is legit. I was skeptical as the product is much cheaper than zbrush itself charges, but it was a seamless process with Novedge. Very happy i saved the money. I hope this helps others who are skeptical.

My god, the learning curve on this is a tiny bit steep... but at the same time, I've never felt so much support in my life when learning an app. There is so much content out there to learn anything about Zbrush... and in 2-3 weeks I've gone from amateur sketches, to stuff that I would hang on my wall.

Zbrush is so powerful. Its 2D capabilities are pretty impressive... Its 3D Capabilities are unreal -- it feels like I'm sculpting in clay... without the mess.

There is a bit more Photoshop work than I was expecting.... but at the same time, I also have so much more control over my images.

I would recommend this to anyone that would like to bring their imagination to life. I seriously don't leave the house any more, 'cause there is not much that I would rather do than create beautiful art with Zbrush.

I was totally satisfied with the whole experience and customer service I received with this purchase. I would totally recommend this site to make your purchase, this licensed dealer does have the best price, why pay more for the same software? I saved money and got exactly what I wanted and need for my sculpting and jewelry designing needs.Make the purchase and feel confident in doing so.

ZBrush 4R3 is absolutely amazing. I'm new to ZBrush, but I'm slowly learning my way around with the great abundance of online help and tutorials. There's a learning curve, but it's a much more natural way of modeling something, just like you would a piece of clay.

ZBrush 4R2 is fantastic, you have more freedom than ever to create what pops into your imagination. It's a little hard to understand the interface at first, but if you stick to it and watch enough videos on Youtube and in the Zbrush Classroom, you will start to understand the workflow... but it may take effort to do so. Dynamesh is one of the best features in this version. You can create 2D, 2.5D and 3D works of art, all with this one program. Also the Upgrades are for LIFE! and each upgrade makes Zbrush more valuable each time. If you are looking to get into professional 3D, Zbrush is an industry standard must-have skill to possess, and the price can't be beat when you compare to other 3D modeling software.

Surely, if you're looking at this page, you're already familiar with how awesome and powerful zbrush is as a 3d sculpting tool. So, I haven't much to say in regards to the program itself, but I will say that NOVEDGE is a great retailer. I had a question about my order and was responded to shortly, great customer service. The price is right, especially for including the limited edition CD with the program on it, which shipped promptly, and the digital delivery system worked flawlessly as well.

I recommend this Pixologic authorized dealer to anyone looking at purchasing zbrush.

This is the best piece of software I have ordered/ used in a long while. I do use a Cintiq which greatly enhances the experience. The software does not make use of any Spacenavigator type devices which is the only major drawback that bugs me.Perhaps not easy to implement or a priority. However, when you use a host of design tools, having a cross platform tool for model manipulation becomes very desirable to ease and speed work-flow.

A fun but powerful program as others have said. I hesitated buying from Novedge or any reseller rather than the Pixology site because I didn't know if it would be the same or a different process. I took the chance and it worked great, I got the order acknowledgement in a few minutes and a few hours later I had a link and instructions that took me Pixology site to register and download as if I bought it there, just followed the instructions and everything was smooth. If you wonder whether to buy it here or Pixology, buy it here and save a chunk of change, downloading is same either way, just cheaper.

Zbrush is a great program for digital sculpture and model creation. While i would not recommended it for engineering or extremely accurate architectural work, there is no better program for 3-d sketching and visualization.The interface seems rather convoluted in the beginning, but holds alot of power and customization. Version 4 continues to grow and improve on the already amazing toolset.

A few weeks ago I was contemplating whether or not to purchase ZBrush or Mudbox, after watching tuts. on both programs and watching a video with Hollywood effects wizard Rick Baker mention how he loves using ZBrush, it was the obvious choice. I am a burgeoning Poser content creator and ZBrush is MUCH more Poser friendly than Mudbox for making morphs for characters / props. The pixologic website has tons of free content to download for ZBrush (alphas, Matcaps, textures etc.) and there are tons of great tutorials to get you started on Youtube or Pixologic, you won't regret the purchase, trust me!!!

I have probably fiddled with allot of software, 3ds Max being the major. Having tried a demo of Zbrush and watching a few video tutorials I was simply blown away with its power. Models that have taken me weeks to create using dcc apps were ready and painted in Zbrush in just a few minutes. Now that is power you can't beat, not to mention the cost the cost difference.

Zspheres is an ingenious idea, puts a cork in everything you know about traditional way of modeling.

1. Try the demo.2. Look at the art and tutorials out there.3. Question the market.4. Make the move.

One of the most awesome and powerful 3d modeling applications, a MUST HAVE for anyone into 3d graphics. Purchased on sale for an awesome price, and a very smooth transaction between Novedge using PayPal. Received confirmation email immediately, and that was soon followed w/ download link and instructions. Thank you Pixologic and Novedge =)

I think the product speaks for itself in terms of the stunning results that come out of it. Superb organic modeling software. I've compared ZBrush to Autodesk Mudbox and in general I like the interface of Mudbox better (more intuitive), but ZBrush is a more powerful/practical/less expensive tool. And has much better performance in my opinion. Mudbox slows to a snails pace after only a few subdivisions, at least with my limited experience on my computer. ZBrush seems very well optimized to handle very high resultion meshes, and has modeling features that Mudbox does not. Still though, if you're new to both, it is worth trying out the free demos of each tool to see which one suits you better. I did, and it's ZBrush for me!

Zbrush as simply risen my quality of output. The tools, quality, and performance is like nothing I have ever used. It is truly like having a piece of clay in my hands. It is the closest to the real thing than I have ever used. There are plenty of online tutorials and help to get you started. Best purchase I have made in a long time. It works hand in hand with modo, which has been a blessing. Within a week, I was up and running without any prior experience. It has made me a better modeler and artist. With modo and ZBrush I feel I have the tools I need to create the impossible. Thank you Novedge for the great pricing.

If you're unfamiliar with 3D sculpting tools and are looking for 'fine art' control of 3D geometry--the buck stops here. ZBrush is the patriarch of it's class. Also note that if you purchase a commercial version, you might be surprised to learn that Pixologic [Mfrs.] has NEVER charged for an upgrade. Even people who bought the very first version of ZBrush almost ten years ago are still getting Z4 for free! How's that for value? :-)

This is an awesome product for anyone who wants to start out learning about character game design. The best part of it is the ZBrush Central forum, You can find alot of help and tutorials about ZBrush. Perfect for me cause I'm learning it from home.

ZBrush 3.1 is a cornerstone product that every high resolution and current-gen gaming artist needs to have. It has a few flaws (as every piece of software does) but right now it can't be topped for the shear number of creative things one can do with it. I find myself constantly returning to it for a wide range of uses beyond digital sculpture. MatCap, texture projecting, retopologizing... it's all right there waiting to be used in cool and unique ways. If you are on the fence then hop off and buy this product.

It's obviously a great program but the learning curve is equivalent to taking on a second language. Intuitive is not a word I'd use for it but if you're disciplined and dedicated, then beautiful and tangible 3d art will be produced.

Dude, how can you not have zbrush. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, Zbrush is just a fantastic program with great response time from their customer service line. The community is also quite helpful and plenty of people use it. There is an abundant amount of resources that any new user will be able to learn the program quickly.

It's versatile from creating 3D models to creating detailed displacement maps for low poly models. I want to make it a 5 star review, but I think it would be rad if they added a VR plug-in. ;P

I've never used ZBrush before, but I have beavered away at learning LW v. 10 for quite a while. ZBrush is easier. It may or may not be as versatile, but what I need is a 3D sculpture tool, rather than high-end animation power. I managed to get the general idea the first time I opened the application. The interface is pretty clear and well-organized for a 3D package. It will take a while to get good at it, but I can do more already in Zbrush than I can in LW.

Loved, loved their service. I purchased a download version of the software on a Saturday. When I got the download link from them, they provided clear instructions for carrying out the install. My only, only regret was that they weren't able to process my purchase and reply with a download link until Monday (as I'd mentioned, I ordered on a Saturday)......If the link provision was automated or they had a skeleton crew during the weekend to have sent me the link earlier, I'd have easily given them 5 stars....Thanks Novedge !

Very powerful, easy to use, difficult to learn. I see a lot of people pulling hair on first contact. The User Guide and Reference Guide are modestly helpful. The Ctrl key gives help on UI control elements and is a help. The tuts and Google Search are most helpful. I am a novice but I am very impressed with this tool. If it were as easy to learn as it is to use I'd give it 5 stars, probably deserves 5 anyway.

Process: First let me reassure anyone that is hesitant to buy through Novedge that it is a painless process and significantly cheaper than going directly to Pixologic for Zbrush.

Product: ZBrush is an amazing product, but it is not intuitive to learn or use. It is not impossible obviously, but it isn't intuitive, so plan on spending some time getting up to speed on it. Somewhere in the process I came across something that said you must realize that ZBrush is a special child and requires special effort and attention. Somehow that eased my frustration. I'm still learning it, but quickly gaining traction now. If you question whether or not it is worth the effort, just Google ZBrush sculptures and look at what is possible.

great potential for freeform designing.Learning curve is steep.Great community, but lots of details to wade through when you want to get something done.It would have been a better experience for me to have a mentor or tutor in this program to get past the basics and into a workflow.The videos at Zbrush Central are very helpful.Also, transitioning between file formats such as 3dm to stl to obj is an issue, mainly because of file sizes (having to decimate/downsize a large Zbrush file to work with other programs such as Rhino/Matrix).

Zbrush is everything the hype would have you believe - a truly incredible way of working in 3D from an artistic approach rather than that of an engineer.

There is a problem, though, with the current version on mac (this is supposed to be fixed in 3.5, coming this year), and that is that displacement map export is essentially broken. As Zbrush will be used by a lot of people to export displacement maps to their other 3D apps, this is quite a big one. There are work arounds, and Pixologic provided me with a temporary windows license to use in Parallels/bootcamp until the issue is addressed, but this is worth bearing in mind if you are buying Zbrush on a mac for this reason.

Perhaps you can work with this software if you grew up with it, but the interface is probably worse than Blender (a free 3D-program). I hope to learn how to use it by watching enough videos from digital-tutors. The so called ZClassroom offers poor tutorials. For now I am puzzled and dazzled by this software. Perhaps when I have mastered the interface, I will be able to write a positive review.Further more: it is not a stable program. Just now it crashed again. I have the latest version 4R4 P2, which took me some time to install. In most of the software-packages it is common to have an auto update facility, but in ZBrush it is a plug-in. This plug-in did not work in Mountain Lion because of a security-issue. I had to look for a separate app "ZBrush updater" to install the latest version.

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